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Senior Network Security Engineer L3 @ Black Box

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 Senior Network Security Engineer L3

Job Description

B2.
Primary Roles & Responsibilities:


  1. Network Security Architecture & Design:

    • Lead the design, implementation, and optimization of robust, scalable, and secure network architectures for enterprise and data center environments.

    • Develop and maintain network security policies, standards, and procedures in alignment with industry best practices and compliance requirements.

    • Conduct security assessments and vulnerability analyses of existing network infrastructure, recommending and implementing remediation strategies.


  2. Operations & Troubleshooting:

    • Provide expert-level operational support and troubleshooting for complex network security issues, ensuring minimal downtime and business continuity.

    • Manage and maintain various network security devices and platforms including, but not limited to, Firewalls (Next-Gen and traditional), Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS), Web Application Firewalls (WAF), VPN gateways, Load Balancers, and Network Access Control (NAC) solutions.

    • Monitor network security performance, health, and capacity, implementing proactive measures to prevent issues.


  3. Customer Relationship Management:

    • Serve as a primary technical point of contact for key customers, understanding their unique security needs and translating them into technical solutions.


  4. Team Leadership & Mentorship:

    • Lead and mentor a team of network engineers, fostering skill development, knowledge sharing, and adherence to best practices.

    • Participate in the recruitment and training of new team members.


  5. Project Management & Delivery:

    • Lead and execute network security projects from inception to completion, ensuring timely delivery within scope and budget.


  6. Innovation & Continuous Improvement:

    • Stay abreast of the latest trends, threats, and advancements in network security technologies and methodologies.


  7. Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the network security domain.




B3.
Expected Experience and Expertise


  • 12+ years of hands-on experience in designing, implementing, and managing complex network security solutions in enterprise-level environments.

  • Deep expertise in various firewall technologies (Palo Alto, Fortinet, Cisco, Check Point), including policy management, VPN configuration, advanced threat prevention features (IPS, URL Filtering, WildFire/Sandbox, AV).

  • Strong understanding and experience with Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS) and their deployment and tuning.

  • Proficiency with VPN technologies (IPSec, SSL VPN) for site-to-site and remote access connectivity.

  • Hands-on experience with Load Balancers (e.g., F5 BIG-IP LTM/ASM, NetScaler) and Web Application Firewalls (WAFs).

  • Experience with Network Access Control (NAC) solutions (e.g., Cisco ISE, Aruba ClearPass).

  • Solid understanding of routing and switching protocols (OSPF, BGP, EIGRP, VLANs, STP, etc.) and their security implications.

  • Experience with DDoS mitigation techniques and solutions.

  • Working knowledge of cloud security principles and experience with security controls in AWS, Azure, or GCP.




B4.
Certifications

Nice-to-Have



  • Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer (PCNSE): Essential for hands-on expertise with Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls, a widely used platform.

  • Fortinet Certified Network Security Expert (FCX / NSE 8) OR Fortinet Certified Network Security Professional (NSE 7): Demonstrates expert-level proficiency with Fortinet security products, particularly FortiGate firewalls and the Fortinet Security Fabric.

  • Check Point Certified Security Master (CCSM) OR Check Point Certified Security Expert (CCSE): Indicates high-level proficiency with Check Point security solutions.




B5.
Leadership skills


  1. Team player

  2. Able to lead a team


Job Classification

Industry: IT Services & Consulting
Functional Area / Department: Engineering - Hardware & Networks
Role Category: IT Network
Role: IT Network - Other
Employement Type: Full time

Contact Details:

Company: Blackbox Analytics
Location(s): Mumbai

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